2014 Pet Age Business of the Year Awards!

The inaugural Pet Age Business of the Year Awards will recognize independent pet businesses for excellence and entrepreneurial success. The breakfast awards ceremony is scheduled for July 23, 2014 as part of SuperZoo in Las Vegas, NV.

During the event, finalists chosen by an independent panel of judges, will be recognized and a Gold, Silver and Bronze award from each category will be announced. The Business of the Year awards program will recognize businesses all across the pet industry including, but not limited to: pet retailers, groomers, dog walkers, veterinarians, dog day care centers, boarding facilities and training facilities.

Categories of recognition:Pet Retailer* - Honors a business that stands out among the competition when it comes to overall service, programs and offerings.Philanthropic Programs* – Honors a business for offering programs that give back to the community to include but not limited to: raising funds for a charity, promoting awareness, adoption programs.Natural Products – Honors a business specializing in natural pet products or a special section for natural products. Open to a single store, or store with a large natural products section.Eco-Friendly – Honors a business for implementing sustainability programs to included, but not limited to: energy efficiency and recycling programs.Social Media Campaign – Honors a business for the best use of social media outlets.Website – Honors a business for the design and use of a website to include: e-commerce, multi-media, navigation and content.Aquatic Retailer – Honors a business for a best aquatic display. Open to a single store, or store with a large aquatic section.Reptile Retailer - Honors a business for the best reptile display. Open to a single store, or store with a large reptile display.Veterinary Office – Honors a veterinary office that offers superior care. Boarding/Pet Day Care Facility – Honors a business that offers unique programs and superior care.Training Facility – Honors a facility that uses positive training techniques and superior service.

*These are judged on a national basis in two categories: Under $5 million in revenue and over $5 million in revenue.

Eligibility
- Nominees may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else
- Nominees may only be entered in one category
- Nominees must be for-profit entities

Nomination Narrative & Supporting Materials

Please write a 250-word or less narrative explaining the accomplishments of the nominee in relation to the category you have selected. If applicable, please provide supporting documentation and/or a photo of the programs offered.

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Supplemental Materials

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Thank you for completing the Pet Age Business of the Year Nomination Form!

Please make sure the information provided above is accurate and complete. You will not be able to make changes to your nomination after clicking 'submit'. Please contact Melissa Sullenberger at melissas@journalmultimedia.com with any questions.